Aiello Spring Gov Final Review

Front 1

This case gave the supreme court the power to decide if a law was unconstitutional

Back 1

Marbury v Madison

Front 2

The power to execute (enforce) criminal and civil law is

Back 2

a power reserved for states

Front 3

Why was the Bill of rights added to the constitution?

Back 3

to limit the power of government and protect individual rights

Front 4

The president appoints judges and the senate approves the appointment is an example of

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Shared powers

Front 5

Define enumerated powers.

Back 5

powers that are listed in the constitution

Front 6

Give an example of a Supreme Court case decision that supported the necessary and proper clause

Back 6

McCulloch v. Maryland

Front 7

Which supreme court case supported " separate by equal facilities" for blacks and whites

Back 7

Plessy v. Ferguson

Front 8

True or False the Federal Government is in charge of operating public schools

Back 8

False

Front 9

Federal Law says Marijuana is illegal but Colorado has a state law that says marijuana is legal. Which law over-rules the other?

Back 9

Federal

Front 10

What kind of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have

Back 10

Original and appellate

Front 11

Define unalienable rights

Back 11

rights that can not be taken away

Front 12

John Locke said the that the function of government should be?

Back 12

to protect individual rights and limit government

Front 13

Define Judicial review

Back 13

The supreme court's power to declare a law unconstitutional

Front 14

define presidential primary

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elections designed to choose a political party"s candidate.

Front 15

What are the qualifications for President?

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1. 35 yrs old

2. natural born citizen

3. a U.S. resident for 14 yrs.

Front 16

When Congress passes a bill and sends it to the president, what are his/her options?

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sign or veto the bill

Front 17

All tax bills must start in which chamber of Congress.

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House of Representatives

Front 18

If a president is impeached where is the trial conducted?

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in the Senate

Front 19

Define the 14th amendment

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gave all citizens due process and equal protection under the law

Front 20

What court case applied the 14th amendment equal protection clause to the states?

Back 20

Brown v. Board of education

Front 21

Which chamber has the power to impeach?

Back 21

House of Representatives

Front 22

When the president appoints a judge which chambers has the power to approve?

Back 22

Senate

Front 23

True or False: the president has the power to declare war.

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False Congress has the power

Front 24

Define representative democracy?

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People get to elect their leaders

Front 25

How is an amendment proposed?

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2/3 of both house must vote for it

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What are your responsibilities as a U.S. citizen?

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1.jury duty

2.obey laws

3. pay taxes

Front 27

Your fifth amendment rights are:

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1. No prosecution unless a jury indictment

2.can only be tried once for a crime

3. can't be forced to testify against yourself

Front 28

Which amendment protects you from unlawful search and seizure

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4th amendment